Protection of buildings on a university campus from lightning strikes

Abstract

This study aims to analyze and propose effective methodologies for lightning protection on university campuses. Lightning strikes can be a potential hazard and can lead to serious consequences for the safety and well-being of members of the university community and the many laboratory and information technology equipment that support the academic process. To meet this challenge, we propose an integral approach that includes advanced meteorological monitoring, advanced warning system, and appropriate building infrastructure to reduce the impact of lightning strikes, through a transient electromagnetic wave propagation analysis model. of lightning in the protective net placed on the terraces of the buildings. By means of this simulated study with the help of the ATPDraw software package, we calculate the values ​​of voltages and discharge currents and do their analysis. Based on the results of this study, it is intended to draw up guidelines and standards for the protection of the university campus from lightning strikes, thus ensuring a safe and stable environment for all participants of this community.